Senior Machinist
JAM Company
Darien, CT
1983 - 12.2023
- Operated hand tools, drill presses, riveting machines and tap burners to safely produce projects.
- Repaired worn or damaged machine components including spindles, gears, bearings, belts, pulleys.
- Operated manual lathes and milling machines for small batch runs or prototypes when needed.
- Inspected material after completion for accurate measurements of dimensions.
- Monitored and adjusted processes or equipment to improve quality and productivity.
- Measured, marked and indicated dimensions and reference points on materials.
- Performed complex machining operations on a variety of materials, including hard metals and plastics, to create components for industrial machinery.
- Aligned and secured holding fixtures, cutting tools and attachments onto machines.
- Provided technical support on various machining related issues within the organization.
- Worked closely with Quality Control Department to ensure all parts meet customer specifications.
- Selected appropriate speeds and feeds according to metal type and finish specifications.
- Observed operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions and determine need for adjustments or repairs.
- Monitored stock levels of raw materials used in production process and ordered supplies as necessary.
- Troubleshot and repaired machines to increase productivity and decrease spending.
- Utilized CAD and CAM software to generate programs for 3-axis milling machines and 4-axis lathes.
